The BGES School is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal — The BGES School in Kolkata
The BGES SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — The BGES School
- School
- The BGES School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹15L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 17–20 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: Principal salary in Kolkata
Job description
Overview
Personal Assistant to Principal — The BGES School at The BGES School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 98+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The BGES School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: The BGES School is a ICSE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — The BGES School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
About The BGES School
The BGES School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1928, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The BGES School is a ICSE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
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